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Character Education Partnership |
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Character Education Partnership is dedicated to developing young people of good character who become responsible and caring citizens.
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CHARACTER COUNTS! National Office |
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CHARACTER COUNTS! is the most widely implemented approach to character education. It's a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian framework that teaches the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. The CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition embraces thousands of schools, communities and nonprofits. The national office provides consulting and training services and produces support materials and special projects.
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The Partnerships in Character Education Project Program |
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The projects will help states work with school districts to develop curriculum materials, provide teacher training, involve parents in character education and integrate character education into the curriculum. Each project will design activities to incorporate six elements of character -- caring, civic virtue and citizenship, justice and fairness, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
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Peace Corps |
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Peace Corps Volunteers travel overseas to make real differences in the lives of real people. Apply online to Volunteer, find a local recruiting event, donate to a Volunteer project, or access teacher and student resources.
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International Educational Foundation |
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Though expressions may differâthe Thai student may bow while the German pupil may shake handsârespect is a trait that is universally prized. The same is true of responsibility, caring and other aspects of good character. In all nations and cultures, young people are encouraged to attain maturity of character, establish warm and positive relationships and make a valuable contribution to their community.
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Learning In Deed: Making a Difference Through Service-Learning |
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